GUWAHATI: David Miller's quickfire century went in vain as Indian bowlers managed to restrict South Africa as the hosts clinch the T20I series 2-0 after 16 run victory in the second T20I against South Africa here.

With the win, Team India took an unassailable lead 2-0 over South Africa in the three-match series.

After a tough start chasing a target of 238, South Africa struggled early in their innings, but Miller slammed an unbeaten 106 in 47 balls while Quinton de Kock played a knock of not out 69 off 48 to keep them in the fight. For India Arshdeep Singh scalped two wickets while Axar Patel took one wicket.

After being put to bat first, India posted a big total of 237/3 with the help of scintillating half-centuries from Suraykumar Yadav and KL Rahul. Suraykumar slammed 61 runs in 22 balls, while Rahul played a knock of 57 off 28. Virat Kohli looked in red-hot form as he scored unbeaten 49 runs off 28 balls.